Thank you for the request. Eliminated the tripping hazard. No city facility causing the damage side walk. Property owner will need to make repairs (Sidewalk City Guild Lines attached below) Based on what was seen. Work has been done on the side walk by an outside source.

Public Works Department SIDEWALK REPAIR GUILDLINES

2) Per California Streets and Highway Code, Chapter 22, Section 5600-5630, the responsibility for the general condition of sidewalks and curbs rest with the abutting property owners, except if the damage is determined to be caused by roots from trees in the City right-of-way, or from the City-owned facilities (such as storm drains and sewers). In these cases, any required sidewalk or curb and gutter repair shall be the responsibility of the city.

5) If the repairs are the responsibility of the property owner, the owner must hire a licensed contractor to perform the repairs. Work performed by a licensed contractor must be done in accordance with the City Standard Specifications and requires an Encroachment Permit issued by the Engineering Division. The City may initiate proceedings according to Streets and Highways Code to require the repairs to be made by the adjoining property owner.

6) The City may Temporarily patch defects which are the property owner’s responsibility until the permanent repairs are made.

Please contact our Public Works Maintenance Division at (650) 877-8550 should you need any further information or have any questions.